Episodes
Brendan Simoens
Philip Victor Ongert
Tom Glover
Michelle RisleyLine Dance Podcast
(originally uploaded to YouTube: 27 October 2015)"Kevin Ockelmann and I sat down to chat in this first interview of the series to discuss his background in dance, his journey from absolute beginner to confident improviser and what makes for a positive or negative dance experience, covering elements including DJ participation, floor size, venue ambience/identity, and the behavior and demeanor of fellow dancers."
Line Dance Podcast
(originally uploaded to YouTube: 17 November 2015)"Wayne Hucks, Jr. and I eke out an interview just before his Friday night dance lesson at CBQ in Sparks, NV, discussing such topics as the continual turnover of line dance venues in the Reno-Sparks area, the challenges of promoting line dance to mainstream crowds, and methods for encouraging dancers to break out of their comfort zones and take on difficult-looking -- but learnable! -- choreography."
Line Dance Podcast
(originally uploaded to YouTube: 3 November 2015)"Brenda Shatto and I sit down at Coaches Corner in Sebastopol to discuss her award-winning choreography, the methodology behind creating a dance that "flows" naturally from step to step, and the field of contemporary line dance, or line dance beyond the country bar and club scene."
Line Dance Podcast
(originally uploaded to YouTube: 6 January 2016)"After finishing her set at Graton Resort and Casino in Rohnert Park, CA, Colleen Heauser was kind enough to chat with me for a bit about her life of performing country music throughout the state and how dancers affect the overall experience of her shows. Enjoy!"
Line Dance Podcast
(originally uploaded to YouTube: 31 Dec 2015)"In this episode, Joan Price and I open up a whole new deck of line dance questions. We talk about drunk people dancing -- and subsequently faceplanting -- at parties, the importance of staying physically active later in life, and how to be an ideal instructor for specifically first-time dancers. To learn more about the life, times, and projects of this super-interesting lady, check out her website at http://joanprice.com/"
Line Dance Podcast
(originally uploaded to YouTube: 22 Dec 2015)"In this episode, the leash comes off. :) Or it's starting to loosen, anyway. DJ Jeff and I talked for even longer than our previous sit-down and got into all sorts of new territory within the field of line dance, skipping over much of the background information and personal history topics that we had previously covered at length."
Line Dance Podcast
(originally uploaded to YouTube: 8 Dec 2015)"And now, for something completely different! Nashville Recording Artist McKenna Faith stopped by Rohnert Park along her "Seal It With a Kiss" EP tour and took some time before her acoustic set to share her perspectives regarding songwriting, growing up in a musical family, the kinds of music that make her want to dance, and dancers' vital role in helping performers like herself get "in the zone" on stage.For more information about McKenna Faith, including where and how to pick up her new EP "Seal It With a Kiss," check out her website here: http://mckenna-faith.com/"
Line Dance Podcast
(originally uploaded to YouTube: 15 Dec 2015)"My grandma, Minnie Gonzalez, has seen some big changes move through the line dance scene in the thirty-plus years since she bought her first pair of cowgirl boots and she has plenty to say about what she thinks of those changes. In this episode, we discuss how line dance can: support one's mind and body wellness by simultaneously challenging both muscles and memory, broaden a person's perspectives and facilitate party-crossing social interactions that might not normally occur otherwise, and create an environment for escape from the daily grind through occasion-appropriate attire and behavior. Enjoy this one in your kitchen over a long cup of mint and/or green tea for a fuller, more immersive experience. ;-)"
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John Robinson(originally uploaded to YouTube: 12 January 2016)"A full-time, bona fide, line dance superstar dropped in on Novato's Wine Country Line Dance Social last December and shared his experiences with the podcast for over half an hour! Hear what John Robinson had to say about topics including: jewelry/"bling" as a side niche within the broader line dance experience, the importance of teaching students to dance "well" vs. teaching an excess of dances that are then done with flawed technique, and the various stylistic trends that have captured and lost the attention of choreographers en masse over the past few decades. What a treat!"
Dustin Valcalda
Maggie Gallagher
Dave Baycroft
Tim Johnson
Hayley Wheatley
Ryan Hunt
Niels Poulsen
Neil Hale
Bradley Mather
Rob Holley
Darren Bailey
Fiona Murray Hadisubroto
Guillaume Richard
Rob Fowler
Kerry Maus
Debbie Rushton
Tina Foster
Rosie Multari
Daniel Trepat
Shane McKeever
Frank Trace
Trevor Thornton
Rhoda Lai
Jamie MarshallLine Dance Podcast
A true veteran in the field of line dance, A.J. gives us some history on the creation of and traditions surrounding Pikes Peak Line Dance or Bust, advice on how to create a welcoming environment for event attendees, and tips for supporting and encouraging beginners. Her words of wisdom toward the end: "It is okay to be serious about dancing, however [...] remember to have fun with it because that's what it's all about. [...] The purpose is to find your personal joy of the dance and have fun with it." We at Line Dance Podcast heartily agree!
Line Dance Podcast
Budding choreographer, mathematics enthusiast, and future zoologist Anna Szymanski gives us the scoop on her creative process, the influence that her parents have had on her ambition and work ethic, and how she has the energy to maintain a lifestyle filled with a variety of diverse activities. Check out her recently-released debut dance here, titled "A Monster!": http://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/a-monster-ID119939.aspx
Line Dance Podcast
Choreographer and video tutorialist Step5678 lets us peer behind her pseudonymous veil in this rare interview from Pikes Peak Line Dance or Bust 2017, after which she was kind enough to record one of Can't Walk Away's first walkthrough videos and share it here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZE1RVSdrjg Be sure to browse the rest her of her channel and see original choreography by Step5678 herself! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSg-B55hwX3mVWV4x5-871w/videos
Line Dance Podcast
In this episode, Cheryl Bingham gives us the lowdown on what it takes to put on a successful event like Pikes Peak Line Dance or Bust; check out next year's lineup and register here! http://www.pplinedance.org/
Fred Whitehouse
Cody Flowers
Dustin Betts
Scott Blevins
Simon Ward
Jill Babinec
Rona Kaye
Ivonne Verhagen
Raymond Sarlemijn
Malene Jakobsen
Maddison Glover
Roy Verdonk
Michele Burton
Michael Barr
Rebecca Lee
Gary O'ReillyLine Dance Podcast
Rachael McEnaney-WhiteMegan and Christopher discuss their initial thoughts and insights upon listening to episode #024, featuring Rachael McEnaney-White.
Rick Dominguez
Joey Warren
Keith Anderson
Roy Hadisubroto
Guyton Mundy
Amy Glass Bailey
Sobrielo Philip Gene
Jo Kinser
Chris Watson
Larry Bass
Jonno Liberman
Jo Thompson SzymanskiHost
